Heather Kangur , LCSW

Heather Kangur is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings 18 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She began her career in the summer of 1996 supporting adults and children with intellectual and physical disabilities, and that early work helped shape a lifelong commitment to helping people navigate complex life challenges.

Over the years Heather has provided individual therapy, group work, behavioral case management, and facilitation for people facing a wide range of concerns. Her experience includes supporting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, discrimination, parenting difficulties, relationship strain, domestic violence, grief and loss, family dynamics, career and financial stress, autism, traumatic brain injury, and histories of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. She has worked with people of varied ages, backgrounds, and cultures and draws on that breadth to tailor care to each person she sees.

Heather emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging and maintains regular message review. Her schedule often includes evening and weekend availability, and she invites those ready to pursue a more fulfilling life to reach out and explore possibilities for growth and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Heather integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and strengths to build self-directed change. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Emotionally-focused therapy helps partners and family members identify underlying emotional responses and patterns in relationships, supporting repair and deeper connection.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Heather works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques from these approaches to match the client’s situation and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Heather is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance therapy with work and family responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.